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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.50, 613.79 and 278.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.50, 613.79 and 278.99 is: 385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.50 : 613.79 = 278.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.50/613.79 = 278.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.50x = 613.79 × 278.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.50x = 171,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,241.27/444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.24

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